There weren't many things suitable to give to men in this era. Items like wallets, ties, clothes, glasses, and cufflinks, which are often given to men as gifts in later generations, were not appropriate in this time.

A watch is something to consider, but there are only a few styles of watches available in this era, and Chen Shuning discovered that He Chaoyang seems to own more than one watch.

Somewhat distressed, Chen Shuning wandered around the shops in the shopping center where she often picked up watches, but after a long time, she still couldn't find one she liked.

In the end, she gave up on the idea of ​​giving He Chaoyang a watch. She didn't like the styles of domestic brands, and foreign brands were not suitable for He Chaoyang's status.

Finally, in desperation, before her hair was almost completely pulled out, Chen Shuning remembered that He Chaoyang smoked cigarettes, so she chose a lighter made by Aibang.

Although they are foreign products, the two countries are currently in a friendly phase, and products from this country are generally reliable.

After choosing the gift, Chen Shuning picked out quite a few things in the living area, all of which were in a retro style.

Fortunately, there was a time when retro weddings were very popular, with many weddings in the city featuring bright red enamel basins, spittoons, mirrors, and other such spaces.

So finding these things didn't take Chen Shuning much time, and he thought that when he returned to Heilongjiang Province, he could exchange these things for money, which would be another considerable sum of money.

Looking at the huge pile of things on the kang (a heated brick bed), Chen Shuning had no will to live and was too lazy to think about how to explain to her family how she had brought so much stuff back from the black market.

Anyway, when asked, she said she didn't know how she managed to carry all those things back by herself.

After quickly tidying up her things, Chen Shuning heard the sound of the front door opening. Thinking it might be her mother returning, she hurriedly put down her things and went out to greet her.

Sure enough, Qin Yalan came in from outside pushing her bicycle, with a basket full of vegetables in front of it.

It has to be said that it's very convenient to buy groceries while working at the supply and marketing cooperative; you can buy groceries on the way to work.

Qin Yalan looked up and saw Chen Shuning with some surprise, and asked, "Didn't you go to play with Sun Xiaoqin today? Why are you back so early?"

"Xiaoqin wasn't home, so I came back. Oh, Mom, I went out for a walk this afternoon and bought some things. Could you check if I bought everything later?"

If there's anything else I'm missing, I'll go again tomorrow. Mom, let me tell you, the black market here in Beijing is much better than the one in Wangshan County. They have a wider variety of better stuff, but the prices are also higher. Just this little bit of stuff cost me several hundred yuan.

Getting married is really expensive.

As Chen Shuning spoke, she carefully observed her mother's expression. She noticed that Ms. Qin Yalan's face gradually changed from initial astonishment to gloom, and her voice gradually became softer and softer.

Although Qin Yalan herself had been frequenting the nearby black markets recently, she never expected that her daughter's courage was growing so much that a young girl would dare to go to places like the black markets.

Qin Yalan, having parked her car, didn't even bother to take the vegetables out of the basket before pointing at Chen Shuning and rushing over.

"You little brat, you're getting bolder and bolder. You think you can go to a place like the black market? Besides, didn't I tell you before? Although Wangshan County isn't a big place, the black market is always a mixed bag. Is that a place for a girl like you to go?"

Chen Shuning noticed her mother's strange expression early on and turned to run away, not forgetting to defend herself: "Mom, don't get agitated. Let me explain. I was just going to buy some things. There won't be any danger. Even if the police arrest people, they won't arrest people who buy things."

"Stop trying to evade the issue. Did you earn all that money by selling things to give to the family? I think you've gotten too bold now, daring to go anywhere."

"Isn't that in Wangshan County? Besides, even if it's a black market, it's just about buying grains and vegetables. Who would bother going to a place like that to crack down on black markets? Even the local police don't care. I've seen police officers in plainclothes going there to buy things several times."

So Mom, you really don't need to worry. Mom, could you please stand still for a moment? You're being really scary."

"Stand there and don't run." Qin Yalan was older and had been working all day, so her physical strength couldn't compare to Chen Shuning's. She was panting heavily after running two laps around the yard.

When Chen Tiejun, who rarely gets off work early today, entered the yard, he saw the mother and daughter chasing each other.

She quickly parked her bicycle and stepped forward to stop Qin Yalan, saying, "What's going on here? Our daughter just got back. What's going on between you two? Can't you talk things out properly?"

While Chen Tiejun was stopping his wife, he also gave Chen Shuning a meaningful look, signaling her to apologize quickly.

Chen Shuning was also a clever girl. Plus, she was tired at the moment. Seeing that her mother had been stopped, she quickly stopped some distance away from Qin Yalan and said obediently, "Mom, please don't be angry. I promise you I will never go to the black market again, okay?"

You said we spent the whole day shopping yesterday, but either we didn't like anything, or we liked something but couldn't buy it. That's why I'm so anxious!

Besides, I think that black market is quite safe. There are four or five guards alone. What could possibly go wrong? Don't you think, someone who can run a black market in Beijing isn't an ordinary person? If he's constantly getting arrested, then his black market is not far from being shut down.

As he spoke, Chen Shuning didn't forget to pull in an ally, looking at Chen Tiejun and asking, "Dad, don't you think that makes sense?"

Looking at his wife in his arms, Chen Tiejun thought for a moment and, adhering to the principle of "better to die than lose myself," shook his head firmly and said, "No, if your mother says you can't go, then you can't go. Your mother also told me yesterday that I will find a way to deal with the foreign exchange certificate issue. You just need to stay home and wait for the wedding during this time."

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